twang -
A strong ringing sound such as that made by the plucked string of a musical instrument or a released bowstring
The twang of a guitar can evoke certain moods in people.
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Happy
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josh -
To tease or joke around with someone in a playful way
Matt had a crush on Audrey but couldn't tell her that, so he would josh her about her odd clothing choices and hoped that would work instead.
noun
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Calm
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nap -
A light or casual sleep, usually not as deep or long as nighttime sleep.
The baby went down for her afternoon nap without fuss.
verb
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Move
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pluck -
To take hold of something and quickly remove it from its place
In Ralph Waldo Emerson's beautiful poem Forbearance, he suggests that it is good to appreciate a beautiful flower without plucking it from the ground.
adjective
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Steal
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fake -
Something that is made to seem real or true, sometimes in order to trick someone.
She chose to buy a coat with fake fur because it cost so much less.
noun
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Unhappy
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sorrow -
A feeling of deep sadness or grief, especially caused by loss or disappointment.
He felt great sorrow after the passing of his grandmother.
noun
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Busy
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tizzy -
A state of nervous excitement or agitation
Sally was in a tizzy as she awaited the results of her job application.
noun
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New
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vanguard -
A group of people that leads the way for others, in ideas or battle.
During the 1980's, a small group of tech companies in Silicon Valley, California were the vanguard that led the world in new developments that changed the world.
adjective
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Aggressive
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invasive -
Tending to spread aggressively, often causing harm or disruption.
The invasive plant species quickly took over the garden, choking out native flowers.
verb
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Move
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reverberate -
For seomthing to continue to be heard or felt, becaused of a repeating effect or echo.
The effect of the 1929 stock market crash reverberated throughout the 1930's.
verb
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Small
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skimp -
To expend or use less time, money, or material on something than is necessary in an attempt to economize
When Dana saw the pizza only had tomato sauce and pepperoni, she knew the chef had skimped on the cheese.
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Inward
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diversion -
Something that distracts attention from something else, sometimes done for fun or relaxation.
Reading or listening to music is a great diversion when you're feeling stressed.
